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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
This introduction explains why learning about regional development and planning is important. This text talks about the important ideas, goals, and difficulties related to improving specific areas and making plans for their future. It helps people understand the topic better so they can learn more. The beginning of a book is also a request for people to take action. It says we have to come up with good ideas and plans to help different areas.
In the beginning, we say that developing and planning a region is complex and includes many different things. It needs a way of working that considers everything important, like money, people, nature, and customs. Good planning for a region needs careful research, teamwork, and making choices based on facts. This helps make sure that the plans match what the community wants and what makes it special.
But there are difficulties in developing and planning regions. The beginning of the book talks about how hard it can be to deal with many different things at once, like not having enough money or dealing with changes in the environment or technology. This means that we need to come up with new ideas, change our ways as we go, and work together to overcome problems.
Sailajananda Saikia
Dr. Sailajananda Saikia is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Geography at RGU (Rajiv Gandhi University) in Itanagar, India. With over 18 years of experience in research and teaching, he has made significant contributions to the field of Regional Development and Planning. Throughout his academic career, Dr. S. Saikia has displayed a deep commitment to the study of Regional Development and Planning. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including Regional Disparities, Sustainable development, Rural-Urban dynamics, Agriculture Geography, Social and Cultural Geography, and the impact of globalization on regional economies.
